After advice from my boss, my engineer, and my uncles shop. Diesel is going to be the best way to go. Im going to find a 89-93 w250 ram. If its wrecked I can swap out the cab, body panels etc. The reason being I need a 3/4ton truck to pull trailers with equipment, my boat, etc. Plus I love the sound they make, Im a big fan of 18 wheelers, bulldozers and such. That 318 is still a good engine but, I need a bigger truck.